I know I’m always talking about defining success on your own terms. You may even think I’m obsessed with that, and you may be right. I am of the belief that our societal desire to define success is part of what blocks us from being happy and achieving our potential in life. Linking a certain status, …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
I’ve been thinking about vlogging for quite a while. It’s not a foreign concept to me because I used to do videos all the time in my former life as a web developer with my company Designed 2 Impress, Inc., before it was merged into what today is “Guided Path to Success, Inc.” However, after …
Have you ever been in a situation in your life that isn’t in alignment with who you are, and who you want to be? Back in 2005, I decided to become a mompreneur and launch my home-based business because even though I was grateful for the blessing of being employed, I felt stuck and disconnected …
The room was full, all eyes on me, and I was in the middle of telling my story. The audience was silent, fully engaged, listening attentively the words that described the hardship of my childhood in the Dominican Republic. She stood up, made an abrupt hand gesture, and interrupted: “Are you living in the past? …
Empowering moms is one of the main aspects of my trifold mission. The dictionary defines empowerment as “the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights.” So while no human can empower another, I am committed to providing moms the perspectives, tools, and encouragement that help them …
I had the honor of covering Steve Harvey’s Act Like A Success conference in Washington D. C., a life-changing event presented by Strayer University, as part of “The Success Project;” a movement that has the purpose to remove perceived barriers to success and to help us chart our own personal path and definition of success. …
Even before I became I mom, I had the desire to raise empowered children who would pursue success in all areas of life: health, wealth, knowledge, spirituality, connections and relationships, and more! Of course, I didn’t know that my journey included struggling as a single mom. The money conversation tends to go a little different …
I was in Los Angeles this past weekend for the #WeAllGrow Summit, by Latina Bloggers Connect. It was an epic experience so I warn you… I foresee I’ll be talking about it for quite a while. I arrived in LA on Thursday and went straight to The Springs, a very innovative hub that houses a …
I work from home. I also mentor moms who work from home – or aspire to! As you may know, working from home is a blessing that can quickly turn into a curse, and can become quite the accelerated learning experience – learning the hard way, that is. I decided to ask a few savvy, …
We’ve been talking about the importance of putting yourself first, saying no, and setting boundaries in motherhood, because when you are your best self, you have the true capacity to be the best mom you can be. Today, I want to share a quote that went viral online that truly resonated with me as a …